Do I really need
introductory Mainframe training?

Mainframes are different to any other computing platform. Most
people starting out with Mainframes find it very difficult to
come to terms with the new platform. Our Introductory
Courses can quickly 'connect the dots', dramatically reducing
the time needed for them to become productive. And our courses
are very short (four hours each), making it easy to fit into busy
schedules

Do I really need
Systems Programming mentoring?

There's no single course for Systems Programmers. They learn
by attending some technical courses, and on the job training.
They need a senior Systems Programmer to be their mentor, to give
them technical knowledge, but more importantly to teach them the
attitudes and disciplines that make superior Systems Programmers.
If your organisation doesn't have such a Systems Programmer, Longpela
Expertise can help.

But aren't consultants
expensive?

Our hourly rate is around twice what you'd pay an equivalent
full time contractor, making us far less expensive than other
consulting firms. We can also save your company money:

You only pay for the time you use.

No infrastructure costs like computers
and desks.

We're amongst the best Systems Programmers
in the world, so we do things faster.

Often projects involve a lot of waiting.
You don't pay us while we wait.

Using our services to speed up a project
can remove obstacles to completing projects on time.

We're committed to reducing your costs,
and will often recommend ways you can save money.

But you're in a
different city!

Our head office is in Perth, Australia, but we have Mainframe
resources throughout Australia. We can also save your company
money by performing most of our work remotely. We're also happy
to travel to where you need us.

Can I use you for
just one hour?

Yes.

Can I get your
help if I'm not in Australia?

Yes, we love working in other countries. We have experience working
in countries from China to Papua New Guinea.

What's a Systems
Programmer?

A System z Mainframe Systems Administrator. But Mainframe Systems
Programmers often do more, like:

Performance Measurement

Capacity Planning.

Write exits to change how z/OS and other
systems software operates.

Write applications to help in the operation
and support of your mainframe.

Where did you
get the name Longpela?

Our Lead Systems Programmer, David Stephens, worked as a volunteer
for two years in Papua New Guinea (PNG). He's 6'8" (203cm)
tall, and in the language of PNG, the word for tall is 'longpela.'
He heard that a lot.